How much would a luthier charge to replace a bolt on nec. Same type of neck new never been drilled.?

2 Comments

1. PA says:

   September 1, 2009 at 4:37 am

   It’s a little more involved than the first poster thinks. Usually there are 4 bolts. So 4 holes have to be drilled and in the right pattern to fit your neck. Then there are shims that have to be put in to set the angle of the neck. Depending on how the neck joint is cut, it can be kind of an involved process. You want it done right. Otherwise there can be all kinds of playability issues. Once the neck is installed, the guitar has to be completely set up. And if you are bringing me the neck, then my labor might even be more. I’m not going to make any profit on the neck, so I may make a little more on the install. I’m going to get about $75 for the neck install and another $50 to set it up. $125 sounds good to me.
2. man bear pig says:

   September 1, 2009 at 4:37 am

   he shouldnt charge much, that’s a quick simple procedure

   20 dollars american maybe ?

   (it depends where you live too…if youre in a high price area…more!!

   but really 20’s as much as I’d want to give,,he’s only going to drill a hole and screw in a bolt…5 minutes work tops